Keep Troth The Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
r Notes from Glass Passage r Fifty Years On r The Gilly Bust
2 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
Celebrating the opening of our newest residence, BCS Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, proudly donned the KHC scarf as she spoke at the Mitchell Family House ribbon-cutting ceremony this spring.
3
from glass passage KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
A Note from Linda As I move closer to reaching 40 years since graduating from our school, increasingly I realize just how privileged I was to have received the education I did way back when girls at BCS were still a relatively new phenomenon. I feel certain I owe a debt of gratitude not only to the first girls BCS welcomed to their campus as students in the early 70s, but also to the girls on whom they modelled themselves—the girls of KHC. Whether you knew it at the time or not, many of you were first-generation pioneers of a world that was being challenged dramatically in terms of gender equality issues, the
Linda (centre) poses for a photo with Heneker Williams Society honourees and former BCS
environment, and world peace in a
Association Board Chairs Patterson Webster and Rae Heenan, KHC’55.
dangerously weaponized world. Fearlessly, you went into that world to make sense of it and to improve it for the young women (and men) who followed. As Chair of the BCS Association Board, I help support the education of a new generation of remarkable young people who call our campus their second home. They will be venturing into an increasingly complex world and they will do so well-prepared to make it more equitable, more peaceful, and more sustainable for generations who follow, just as you tried to do for them. Recently, I read something about legacy that really struck a chord with me. Susan Bosak, founder of The Legacy Project writes:
“
Where do you think it’s best to plant a young tree: a clearing in an old-growth forest or an open field? Ecologists tell us that a young tree grows better when it’s planted in an area with older trees. The reason, it
seems, is that the roots of the young tree are able to follow the pathways created by former trees and implant themselves more deeply. Over time, the roots of many trees may actually graft themselves to one another, creating an intricate, interdependent foundation hidden under the ground. In this way, stronger trees share resources with weaker ones so that the whole forest becomes healthier. That’s legacy: an interconnection across time.
”
Susan wisely observes that legacy intensifies the bonds of community, promotes stability, and provides concrete values against which each of us can measure our conduct. When I visit our school, which I do as often as I can quite selfishly because the
experience is uplifting to me, I witness firsthand the product of your legacy to the school. That legacy can take many forms, be it the example you set by your actions, some form of volunteering you do or have done in the past with KHC or BCS, or by giving to the school as so many of you do often, and generously. No matter the shape of your personal legacy, as KHC alumnae, you have contributed and the part you played or continue to play is made manifest in the young women, and men, our school is shaping today.
Linda Rodeck, BCS’81 BCS Association Board Chair
4 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
Janet joins Antonia Mitchell, KHC’55, for a tour of Mitchell Family House, which will welcome its first residents this fall.
A Note from Janet We are nearing the 50th anniversary of the
experience at BCS the tools to make a
amalgamation of KHC and BCS in 2022
difference. Just like you, we hope they will
Troth. I look forward to the pleasure of
and, although it may seem like a long
forge forward in life and yet stay connect-
connecting with you again soon.
time ago, it is amazing to note that the
ed with their BCS roots.
spirit and legacy of the Compton ladies
I hope you enjoy this edition of Keep
The participation and interest we
continues to resonate strongly within our
receive from you, the ladies of Compton,
walls. This year I have had the pleasure
is certainly one of the great assets of our
of meeting many of you for the first time,
school today. Thank you for caring and
Janet Turcot Vukovic
and the tales of your time at Compton are
staying connected. Thank you for sharing
Director of Advancement
a delight to hear. Even more fascinating
your comments and news. Thank you for
is the life you have lived following those
the support you give and thank you for the
years spent in the townships of Quebec.
heritage you personify.
The BCS of today is doing well, and the
I like to think that today’s BCS is very
students in our care are learning, maturing,
much the school that got the best of two
and being prepared to face the challenges
worlds, and built upon the legacy of each
of a fast-paced and changing world.
to morph into a stronger, more versatile,
Just like you, they are getting from their
and better reality.
5
stories KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
Margot (Graham) Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, collaborated with the Advancement Department to create a 50th reunion KHC scarf.
Fifty Years On Last year in late September, Old Boys
the fabrics chosen for the scarf. They
Canada. The colours represented three
and Old Girls celebrating their 50th class
wanted to incorporate the elements from
prestigious schools in England: dark blue
reunion were presented with a 50th
the KHC crest–the English rose and maple
for Cambridge, light blue for Oxford, and
reunion tie. Arguably, for an Old Girl, there
leaf–into the design. These elements are
gold for King’s College. Over 100 years
aren’t many occasions to wear a tie. This
quite recognizable to KHC alumnae. It also
later, the rose continues to symbolize the
sparked the idea for the Advancement
incorporates the school’s colours: dark
legacy of King’s Hall, Compton to the BCS
team to create a 50th reunion scarf. The
blue, light blue, and gold. The design ele-
community.
team recruited alumnae Margot (Graham)
ments may come from the KHC crest, but
All these elements were incorporated to
Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Marie-Geneviève
the crest would not exist if not for Miss
provide the best quality design symboliz-
“Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, to undertake this
Gena Smith, Headmistress of KHC from
ing the legacy of KHC to one and all. The
project. Genny commented that this
1901-1905.
official release of this scarf was at the
project was a way “to create something for
When Miss Smith entered KHC as Head-
Montreal KHC Ladies Luncheon on May 15,
the women of the KHC community.” The
mistress, she undertook the challenge of
2019. This scarf should not only be seen
project took months of communication,
reforming and creating a prestigious girls’
as a 50th reunion scarf, but as a symbol
meetings, and various designs to create
school. Every element of KHC that we rec-
of the KHC legacy ever-present at BCS.
the perfect scarf.
ognize today, from its crest and colours to
Alumnae celebrating their 50th reunion
the school’s name and song, are the legacy
should wear this precious scarf with great
scarf in a similar style to that of William
Genny and Margot chose to make the
of Miss Smith. She chose a white English
pride and know that the legacy of King’s
Morris. Morris was a British textile designer
rose as the school flower to represent
Hall, Compton continues on with the girls
during the 1800s. Silk and cashmere were
England and the maple leaves to represent
at BCS.
6 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
After undergoing restoration, the Gilly bust will be proudly displayed among other KHC items and reflections at the juncture where the Glass Passage meets the entrance to the library.
The Gilly Bust The name Gillard may have a different
our current students do not know the
play the bust at a more prominent location
significance for our current campus
educational legacy of Dr. Adelaide Gillard.
within the school. The juncture where the
community than it does for KHC Old Girls.
When two KHC old girls were inducted
Glass Passage meets the entrance to the
Current students and recent graduates
into the Heneker-Williams Society in 2018,
library is an ideal location, as the Gillard
know the name as one of our two female
the Advancement Department thought
bust will be among other KHC items and
residences. The Old Girls know Gillard as
it would be a thoughtful gesture to bring
reflections, including the Glass Passage
a mentor and respectable headmistress.
the Gillard bust to the ceremony. Once
itself and the wall of KHC class photos.
Yet there is something that connects both
it was removed from the residence, the
The location is also one of high student
generations together–the Gillard bust.
years of wear and tear were evident in the
traffic, which will provide all students an
The bronze bust, which was created in
condition of the bust. It was decided that
opportunity to acquaint themselves with
1951 by the French firm Susse frères in
this honourable work of art needed profes-
Dr. Gillard.
Paris, France, has been housed in Gillard
sional restoration. Ultimately, our archivist
House since 1973. It has served as a daily
contacted a professional art conservator,
reminder of the name Gillard. Through the
Marie-Chantale Poisson, who took the bust
years the girls have enjoyed dressing the
to her studio for professional cleaning and
bust for the various holidays, like draping
treatment.
cobwebs for Halloween or stringing Christmas lights around her. Unfortunately,
Following the conservation treatment, it was decided that it would be best to dis-
Stories 7 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
The KHC Building In October 2018, the King’s Hall buildings were once again sold to new owners: a Chinese consortium from Toronto. According to the sales documents, the new owners are hoping to restore the buildings into an educational institution under the name of King’s Hall. No further details about their plans have been made public. The name King’s Hall, Compton, however, remains a part of the BCS/KHC legacy and will never be sold. As we know more, we will be sure to keep you updated. Above: The King’s Hall buildings were recently sold to a Chinese consortium from Toronto. Below: Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60, was a prefect on Montcalm in her graduating year.
Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60, Recalls “That old building in Compton holds many fond memories of hundreds of older women. I still have our class photo on the front steps. Speaking of which, we mere students were NEVER allowed to use the inside front steps, only the teachers could and maybe we prefects? I guess you know that
We always had a good chef and many of
due to the communal bathrooms, some
all the teachers were brought over from
us made Mr. Burt’s chocolate and butter-
students would tell on you. There were
England on contract? Soccer was the sport
scotch ice cream syrup for years. We had
three of us in a room until grade 11 when
of choice. We had that swimming pool but
pancakes every other Sunday for break-
most of us shared with just one other girl.
never had swimming lessons. It sat empty
fast. I hated them for years because they
We weren’t able to request a roommate,
99% of the time–nuts! We were of the age
were always cold by the time they hit our
but our desires sometimes happened. We
when we sat in the sun in the spring with
plates. I have ALWAYS hated liver and we
considered it a treat if we had our room in
those reflectors to get a tan. Each spring
often had it for lunch. Many a time I slid it
‘Sleepy Hollow,’ which was a wing off the
we went to a sugaring off, coming back with
onto a classmate’s plate, trying to hide the
main building–a warmer room than the
a tub of maple syrup that we would stir to
action from the staff glowering at us from
attic ones. We only had wool blankets for
death to turn it into a creamy mixture. In
the head of the table. Liver came with sau-
our beds. At some point, we could bring
the fall we would walk down the dirt road
sages and I have never liked those to this
our own bedspread and I remember doing
and steal apples from the farmers, sticking
day, either! We were only allowed to wash
just that–what a treat!
them down our tunics. They were soooo
our hair once a week, but we cheated of
yummy.
course when we got older. Unfortunately,
No doubt you still get international students? Most in the 50s came from the
8 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
Caribbean or South America. Quite a few
assembly. We all sat on the gym floor and
lost their fathers to the war. Two of my
weren’t flown home for Christmas or Eas-
misdemeanours were called out by Gilly
best friends never knew their dads.
ter so some kind family would invite them
and your house would lose marks. Actually,
to their homes. One year my roommate
looking back, some of the actions would
nearly forgotten! In spite of the strictness
came from St. Vincent. She had never had
be called bullying nowadays?
of the school, we had fun and made super
Wow, I am thinking about stuff I have
to do a thing for herself. She didn’t even
We saw a movie most Saturdays but the
friends. As I have mentioned, it will be re-
know how to figure out what she was to
content was well-screened, nothing risqué
ally interesting to hear what a lot of ‘gals’
wear in the morning, and we didn’t have
for sure, heaven forbid if there was a
have done over the last nearly 60 years. It
much to choose from! I had to teach her
kiss! We were herded into prep halls to do
has been fun reminiscing.”
how to make a bed, etc.–talk about having
homework. I can’t remember getting any
spent her life with people looking after
help if you were having difficulties. Being
her! We couldn’t make our beds before
scholarly was not really a high priority,
breakfast, they had to ‘air.’ A staff member
come to think of it. We needed good man-
did the rounds each morning to make sure
ners, proper grammar, and would be trophy
the beds were unmade, and if you did
wives if the family had money. There were
make it the whole school knew about it at
a couple of spots, I think, for girls who had
Montreal Ladies Luncheon Submitted by Kaitlin Corbeil, BCS’17 “Meeting fellow BCS and KHC alumni
uniforms have changed, but the confidence
is always an immense pleasure, no
and solidarity of those wearing the uniforms
matter the occasion. Whether it is chance
remain the defining characteristics of the
encounters or organized events, being able
girls and women of our community. The
to share that unspoken sense of familiarity
tenacity that distinguishes the Old Girls of
with a complete stranger is a true rarity in
Compton lives on in the girls of BCS who are
our lives after graduation. The most recent
handed the gift of a legacy that they may
Montreal Ladies Luncheon that took place
not have thought could be their own. The
this spring was a particular treat. For a few
KHC legacy surrounds us physically in Gillard
short hours, I was welcomed into a group
and the Glass Passage, in the cut of our
of women who epitomize the persona of
tunics, and the photographs that line the
the strong, tenacious, and fun-loving girls
wall outside of the library but more impor-
that all Gillard, Glass, and Ross girls grow
tantly, it surrounds us in spirit. It lives on as
to embody in their own ways, both during
we too do not hesitate to speak up for what
their time at BCS and as they take on the
matters most, to share our pride for the
world.
biggest or smallest victories, and to hold
That afternoon, we took the liberty of
our heads high as we pursue the dreams we
leaving the boys out of the conversation–
are unafraid to make. Every BCS girl takes
there was no need to fall into a comparison
on part of this legacy during their time at
Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93,
of the boys and the girls of BCS. Instead, we
school and contributes to its strength and
and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,
celebrated stories of friendship, self-dis-
complexity with the addition of their own
KHC’65, struck a pose with the new
covery, achievement, mischief, and lessons
character. The Old Girls and BCS girls share
KHC scarf Genny helped create at the
learned. We talked of school plays, danc-
a bond that transcends any period of time
Montreal Ladies Luncheon in May.
es, meals in the dining hall, and morning
or stretch of road that would otherwise sep-
assemblies. Remarkably (but unsurprisingly)
arate the two, and it was uplifting to have
Gillard but also sharing the pride that we
the substance of these memories was as
been able to see this first hand. With this
all felt that day for what we have and will
familiar to me as that of my own on Moulton
truth in mind, I left the luncheon inevitably
accomplish with the gift of the KHC legacy
Hill. Of course, the names, faces, and
wishing that I had been able to meet Ms.
in our pockets.”
Stories 9 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
Toronto Ladies Luncheon A dozen KHC alumnae gathered at the Toronto Lawn & Tennis Club on May 29 for the Annual Toronto Ladies Luncheon. Kathryn Wyatt Cottingham, BCS’76, and Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, both spoke about the connection between current BCS girls and KHC Old Girls, making sure to emphasize the importance of legacy that KHC has left behind and continues to leave behind at BCS. As dessert was being served, those in attendance were all gifted with a new KHC Old Girls scarf. We would like to thank our speakers and guests for attending this wonderful event.
BCS and KHC alumnae gathered in Toronto for a luncheon in May.
Upcoming KHC Events We are always interested in seeing you
and KHC family benefit you? Imagine the
create a dynamic BCS and KHC community
and hearing from you, so take us up on our
possibilities for reconnecting with your
of which we can all be proud.
invitation to connect when we are visiting
old school friends and sharing your life
your neighbourhood! We want to hear your
stories. As a parent, alumna, or friend, help
bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni-events
ideas and thoughts for making the KHC
us understand what type of activities and
for more!
legacy an ongoing and important part of
events are of interest to you. Get in touch,
your life. Does being a member of the BCS
get involved, come to events, and let’s
See our online Calendar of Events at
KHC 50th Reunion September 6-8, 2019 North Hatley, QC 28th Annual BCS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament September 9, 2019 Mount Bruno Country Club Homecoming & Reunion Weekend September 28-29, 2019 Lennoxville, QC Visit the Alumni section of our website for more details: bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni or call 819.566.0238 x253
10 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
As one of the many campus landmarks that preserve the legacy of BCS’ sister school, Glass Passage is still a popular spot to study and socialize between classes.
Stories 11 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
12 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
The KHC legacy proudly lives on in the many prizes and awards offered to our current-day female students.
KHC Awards 2018-19 End-of-Year School Assembly
The “40 Years On” Award
The Jennifer Prosser Wade Award
Donated by Ann McNally Budge, KHC’54,
Donated by Jennifer Prosser Wade to
this award is for the senior girl who best
recognize a Form VI student who best
The Stoker Prize for Art
displays the love of sport in the out-of-
exemplifies what Martin Luther King,
Given in memory of Shirley Harrison Stoker,
doors and who is likely to have the same
Jr. called “content of character” and
KHC’46, and Chair of the BCS Board from
enthusiasm 40 years on. This year, the
stresses kindness, caring, and courage of
1984-1988. This year, the prize was
prize was awarded to Mélissa Jodoin,
one’s conviction. This year, the prize was
awarded to Isolde Macfarlane.
BCS’19, and Kelly Frendo, BCS’19.
awarded to Maeve MacLachlan.
The Hewson Prize for Music
Special Prizes
The Laura Joll Award
Named to honour Dorothy Hewson and her
Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association
36 years of teaching music at KHC and
Prix Mlle Cailteux
for the girls who have shown most effort in
BCS. This year, the prize was awarded to
Ce prix est remis à la jeune fille dont
contributing toward house spirit. This year,
Bénédicte Fugère, BCS’19, and Xinyi Lu,
l’attitude face au français comme langue
the prize was awarded to Lauralie Johnson,
BCS’19.
d’apprentissage et de communication a
BCS’19, and Fausta Tesolin, BCS’19.
2018-19 Graduation Ceremony Athletic Awards
servi à la communauté de BCS. Présenté annuellement à la mémoire de Mlle Odette
The Gillard Award
Cailteux, professeure de français à King’s
Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association.
Hall, par Mary Cochrane Holt Cowans,
Awarded to a girl in the school for
The King’s Hall Cup
KHC’54, et John Douglas Cowans, BCS’54.
leadership, integrity, industry, and games.
Given to the Girls’ All-Round Athletic Cham-
Cette année, le prix est décerné à Sophie
This year, the prize was awarded to Tyrin
pion. This year, the prize was awarded to
Legler, BCS’19.
Culmer, BCS’19.
Shelby Gosselin-Chute, BCS’19.
13
class notes KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
Left: Ann Fraser (McNally) Budge, KHC’54, and Claire Tansey, BCS’92, strike a pose with their cookbooks at Claire’s ‘Talk, Tipple, and Taste’ event this January. Yes, that’s a KHC ring on Ann’s right hand! Right: Heather (MacKenzie) Faith, KHC’54, still has a plant from the King’s Hall, Compton Glass Passage. It is still flourishing even after all these years!
Ann Fraser (McNally) Budge, KHC’54
big turnout and she had a lot of samples of
party on January 26 in her daughter’s home
“Some of you know that I was hit by a
her recipes. It was a fun evening! Claire’s
in Kingston, Ontario. It was a great party and
school bus while riding my bicycle on a
recently published cookbook is titled
a lovely excuse to get together.”
quiet country road in September 2015. After
Uncomplicated and the recipes are exactly
surgeries to repair a smashed femur (with a
that! I’ve tried out several from the cookbook
Virginia “Ginny” (Price) Bell, KHC’60
30cm plate and 12 screws), plastic surgery to
and they are all easy and delicious–well
“We live in St. John’s, Newfoundland and
repair a down-to-the-bone slice off my other
done, Claire! My own cookbook, Fit to Eat:
have four children and 12 grandchildren
calf, as well as a concussion, I am able to
Wholesome, nutritious & economical recipes for
who all live within five miles of us! I enjoy
walk and snowshoe! My surgeon is surprised
active people, was published in the 80s and 90s
keeping active, playing tennis and golf, and I
I am even walking! After three months in
as a fundraiser for the Canadian Orienteering
love having my grandchildren around me!”
the hospital, they were able to discharge me,
Team and the SNAC program for the Sports
only because, they said, I was so fit, strong,
Medicine and Science Council of Canada.”
and healthy before the accident. But sadly
Dione (Newman) Bucher, KHC’60 “I am living in Halifax, Nova Scotia and
no more mountain biking, road cycling,
Heather (MacKenzie) Faith, KHC’54
have been retired for 15 years from an
cross-country skiing, or trail-running for me.
“A little of King’s Hall still grows in my
office administration job with a youth
The moral of the story is that you must stay
breakfast room. It comes from the Glass
organization. I am currently enjoying senior
fit and strong as you age because you never
Passage and was given to me by the mother
skating as my exercise of choice. Beverley
know what might happen to you!
of Alison Bell, KHC’72. It has been going on
“Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60, Margot
for all these years!”
(McMurrich) List, KHC’60, myself, and our
In January, I went to ‘Talk, Tipple, and Taste,’ an event hosted by Claire Tansey,
significant others met in Toronto recently
BCS’92, at Lakehead University in Orillia.
Rae (MacCulloch) Heenan, KHC’55
for an evening of ‘catch up’ where we stayed
She’s a great, entertaining speaker–her
“Four of us from the Class of 1955 attended
long enough to close the restaurant.”
theatre training sure contributed. It was a
Wendy (Johnston) Warren’s 80th birthday
14 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
had two daughters who eventually became involved in swim clubs and figure skating. I did a lot of volunteering while knitting and quilting at the pools and rinks! We were very happy when Terry was transferred out to the coast in 1983. The Prairie winters were not his idea of a good life! The airline was then Canadian until just before Terry retired when it was bought by Air Canada. Out of the blue, in August 2007, at 64, I received a phone call from the Ontario Government. Why would they be looking for me? Well, it turned out I had a twin brother Above: Jean (Millward) Cruickshank, Diana “Di” (Daniels) Chapman, Wendy (Johnston) Warren,
and he had finally found me! Bill lives in
and Rae (MacCulloch) Heenan, all of the Class of 1955, at Wendy’s 80th birthday party in
Saskatoon so we met there in October.
January. Below: Dione (Newman) Bucher, Margot (McMurrich) List, and Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross)
Fortunately, we get along well even though
Wace, all of the Class of 1960, and their significant others caught up over dinner in Toronto.
we had completely different upbringings. He grew up on a loving but poor farm in Manitoba with a blended family of seven kids, while I was an only child. I have since found a half brother and sister in Northern Ontario. I have travelled to visit with them three times and we chat on the phone often. They too grew up on a poor farm with our birth mother who was also a nurse. She passed away earlier in the same year Bill and I met. I am apparently more like her than any of her other children. Our father was killed in an industrial accident in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario when we were two. Our parents never married. I have had an interesting life. We sailed
Susan “Sue” (McMaster) Holmes, KHC’60
and do ceramics in the Eastern Townships of
out in the Gulf Islands for years and travelled
“I have lived happily in Vancouver for 48
Quebec.”
a fair amount, many times to New Zealand–a
years. Sadly my husband died almost two years ago. We have two sons, Jonathan and Ross.
lovely country. I was there for the first time Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60
as a widow to see Terry’s sister for the month
“I went on from KHC into the nursing
of November.
Jonathan and his family live in Toronto. My
program at the MGH (Massachusetts General
grandchildren, Daisy and Jake, are eight and
Hospital), graduating in 1963.
six years old. Ross lives here in Vancouver. I
Later in the 60s, I went on to the
I have attended a few KHC reunions; our last was our 55th in 2018 and 65 of us showed up! I then had a super visit with Bobby.
have done a lot of travelling in the past and
University of Windsor for an administration
Cheers to all of my classmates and thanks to
always enjoy returning east for visits with
diploma. While there I continued to have
Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60,
family and friends.”
a pen pal, Terry, a pilot from New Zealand
for getting our classmates organized to share
who was working in New Guinea! Terry
our life stories.”
Joan (Howard) Tétreault, KHC’60
finished his contract then came to Canada.
“I was suddenly widowed at the age of 43
We married in July 1967 and moved to Africa
Judy “Jude” (House) LeMoine, KHC’60
after many moves within Canada and one
a week later to live in Zambia for two years
“I’ve been living here on the Sunshine Coast
to England. I have since remarried. My two
while Terry flew copper bars out to the coast.
of British Columbia since 2005. Prior to June
middle-aged children and four teen-aged
1969 brought us back to Canada, to
2018, I owned and operated a successful dog
grandchildren bring me much joy. I earned
Edmonton, where Terry flew one of the same
daycare and subsequently a puppy training
a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and currently live
Hercules aircrafts in the Arctic, moving oil
business. Then it was time to ‘play.’ I am
rigs for Pacific Western Airlines (PWA). We
fortunate to have a wonderful partner who is
Class Notes 15 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
a keen sailor so we race every Saturday and cruise for periods in the summer. Travel is a pleasure still. We’re presently making plans for a trip to Denmark this June. I would love to hear from any and all of the Class of 1960.” Margot (McMurrich) List, KHC’60 “I am currently living in Toronto with my husband Michael. Retired life sees us spending summers at our family compound on Lake Simcoe, north of Toronto, and our winters nesting like snowbirds for the cold months in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Michael and I have three children and 10 grandchildren all between the ages of eight and 14, so our life is busy, great fun, and fulfilling!” Diana McMenemy Stewart, KHC’60
Judy “Jude” (House) LeMoine, KHC’60, and her partner are active sailors, racing every Saturday
“I have been living in Victoria, British
and cruising for periods in the summer.
Columbia since October 1978. I landed In Vancouver in 1977 from Cali, Colombia
Niagara-on-the-Lake would be perfect! Keep
recycled and became President again and
in South America where I lived for nine
in touch.”
still hold that position. I also serve on the
years. My daughter Alexandra (Zazi) lives in
Information Desk weekly.
Victoria as well with her family. Montreal
Carole Salmon-Hutchinson, KHC’60
still holds a home in my heart and I am
“Originally from England and then The
and then was elected to the Soroptimist
fortunate to travel there twice a year,
Bahamas for my childhood, I have lived the
Foundation of Canada Board from 2007-
as a director of The Macdonald Stewart
past 26 years in Palm City, central Florida
2011. I also chaired a committee to write
Foundation since 1984. For the past 40 years
near the East Coast with my husband, Ron
the history of the Foundation on its 50th
I have walked an amazing journey in my
Hutchinson. I have no children of my own
anniversary. I served on the Soroptimist
own recovery, and with others on their path,
but am step-mom to Ron’s four. We live in a
International of the Americas, Eastern
sharing experience, strength, and hope from
scenic spot on the South Fork of the St. Lucie
Canada Region Board for six years. Presently
the despair of addiction.
River about 45 minutes from the Atlantic
I am President-elect for Soroptimist
Ocean. I retired after 30 years in the stock
International of Cambridge.
I try to keep in mind what Gilly suggested when she quoted Robert Browning’s poem
brokerage business in 1996.”
Andrea del Sarto in her 1957 Yearbook letter:
I was secretary for the Soroptimist Club
The local library (The Idea Exchange) developed a Third Age Learning Program
‘Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his
Janet Simms-Baldwin, KHC’60
in 2015. I sit on the C-TAL committee as
grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?’”
“I have three stepchildren who are within 10
secretary. We plan for all the lectures and
years of my age and who were adults when
meet wonderful and interesting speakers.
Valerie “Val” (Morris) Puddicombe, KHC’60
I married. My stepdaughter has early-onset
I garden, enjoy cooking and entertaining,
“I live in a beautiful condo in Ottawa–
Alzheimer’s Disease. I have one grandson
walk and read, and follow politics avidly.
actually it’s right behind my old home. Paul
and two great-grandsons.
and I moved in about 10 years ago. Paul
I relocated from Cornwall to Cambridge
I was planning to go to China but that got cancelled when Sinorama got into difficulty
died three years ago and had reached the
in 1991 for a position at Cambridge Memorial
last year. I spent Christmas in Alexandria,
age of 80! I have two boys and a girl, and
Hospital. Shortly after I arrived, a colleague
Virginia, with my niece, Kedrin (Simms)
eight grandchildren. My son Scott lives in
invited me to join Soroptimist International
Brachman who graduated from BCS in
Ottawa and his two girls are at university.
of Cambridge. I retired in 2000 to care for
1994.”
My daughter Jen also lives in Ottawa and she
my husband and I was widowed 17 years
has three kids. My eldest son Jamie lives in
ago. Since then I have busied myself with
Roberta “Bobby” Starke, KHC’60
Tampa, Florida and has three kids also. He
volunteering.
“Roberta (Bobby) from the Gaspé is on the
bought the family cottage on the Big Rideau
I volunteered and became President of the
so we are all up there during the summer.
Cambridge Memorial Volunteer Association
Life is good. I really do hope we get together–
in 2004 for three years, and in 2017 was
move! I am now in ‘The 7-Up’ generation (to quote Janet “Jannie” Beattie, KHC’60)–so
16 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
much more positive than ‘Three-Quarters of a Century’! I lived downtown Montreal from May 1998 to November 2018 and now I live ‘up north’ in the Laurentians (Lake Manitou) until my next move to a “pied-à-terre” (when found) in Verdun. Life is an adventure, shared with my great children and grands, plus ‘Charlie’! I miss my/our friend Charlotte, who died a couple of years ago, and also Jenny Patton, who left us this past autumn. I had a grand time with Ginny in Newfoundland in 2015. So lucky seeing Bonnie, Moo, Jannie, Joan, and Diana, and am in touch with Dione. I wonder how Sally and Carole are? Cheers, stay well, et à bientôt, one and all. Please feel free to contact me at 819.326.4995, 418.936.3371, or on my cell at 514.862.5497 (just a note that my cell is not always on).” Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60 “Oakville has been my home for most of the past 40 years–a 10-year hiatus in Toronto
Clockwise from above: Mary Anne (Molson) Nesbitt, KHC’61, attended Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in Berlin last November; Caroline “Callie” MacGregor Archer, KHC’63, held her art opening, Memories, at the Fireside Lounge at the Art Gallery of Burlington in December; Siblings Carolyn (Peck) Farrell, KHC’63, and Larry Peck, BCS’61, celebrated the 100th birthday of their mom and KHC Old Girl, Pamela Merrill Cook, KHC’37, in November.
was great fun and included a part-time job at UCC and lots of travelling with my sister Sally (Ross) Peterson, BCS’62. I returned to Oakville three years ago, sharing a happy condo life with David punctuated by Florida winters and some travelling. My son, daughter, and grandson live close by.” Mary Ann (Molson) Nesbitt, KHC’61 “Last November, Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace was performed in Berlin to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI. A multilingual, multi-faith concert, it was sung by 2,485 choristers from around the world accompanied by the UNESCOdesignated World Orchestra for Peace made up of top musicians from about 40 different
and WWII complete with Hiroshima and the
its relevance because it meant so much to
countries. This orchestra was founded in
concentration camps, Korea, Vietnam, the
us.”
1995 by conductor Georg Solti who believed
collapse of the Twin Towers, Afghanistan, the
that music was an international language
Ukraine etc.), right up to current struggles
Carolyn “Lindy” (Peck) Farrell, KHC’63
with the power to bring people together
and the consequences of war (thousands
Carolyn and brother Larry Peck, BCS’61,
and to promote peace. Throughout the
upon thousands of crosses and memorials
celebrated their mom’s 100th birthday in
performance a specifically archived film
world-wide, PTSD victims, and so forth). It
November. Their mom, Pamela Merrill
was projected on five huge screens, showing
ended with a prayer for a better and more
Cook, KHC’37, was born in 1918!
powerful images of the build-up to war
peaceful future. The whole experience was
(factories producing tanks, ammunition, etc.;
indescribably moving; I will always feel
Carolyn Gibson, KHC’63
amassing troops; military parades), war itself
exceptionally privileged to have been a part
“Please help me replace my lost gold KHC
(images of conflict, from earliest times with
of it. Those of us lucky enough to be invited
ring! I am appealing to any sympathetic KHC
knights in shining armour, through WWI
to be a part of it were no doubt biased about
‘Old Girl’ who might be willing to help me
Class Notes 17 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
Left: A Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65, original depicting a Townships trail in the winter months. Right: Margot (Grant) Kyle, KHC’65, and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, KHC’65, ran into each other at Atwater Market this past August.
replace my (stolen) gold KHC ring, which I
coworkers both under and above her. She
British Columbia where she hosted not only
wore on my right pinky almost every day.
loved her job and resisted retirement until
me and Ed, but our son and his girlfriend
Size isn’t absolutely essential since it could
the last minute but then found great joy in
while they ran the Victoria Marathon…
be resized. I would happily make a generous
the last year of her life (after retiring.) She
while Jill cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 15!
donation to BCS in your name or the name
spent a lot of time with her grandchildren,
of your loved one for helping me put this
joined a book club, went to concerts, and
Montreal at Gallerie Gemst this past
part of my life back in place. Please contact
even went sailing a few times. She
February.”
Susan Cook at BCS to make arrangements
volunteered at music festivals, food banks,
if you would be willing to do this wonderful
and shelters. She was concerned she’d be
Margot (Grant) Kyle, KHC’65
favour: scook@bishopscollegeschool.com.”
bored outside of a work schedule but filled
“While in Montreal for my pre-op
her time admirably and with great spirit.
appointment in preparation for hip surgery,
Caroline “Callie” MacGregor Archer, KHC’63
Jill is survived by her two daughters Jessica
I ran into Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,
“We are all looking forward to Anne (Evans)
and Nikki and her grandchildren Emily Ford,
KHC’65, at Atwater Market.”
Belton, KHC’63, hosting us in Tadoussac,
Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. ‘Jill was small
Quebec this year. In December 2018, my art
in stature but a person of substance. To know
Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, KHC’65
opening Memories took place at the Fireside
her once was to make a friend for life. Her
“Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant)
Lounge at the Art Gallery of Burlington.”
absence from this existence is a great loss to
Bradley, Margot (Grant) Kyle, and I got
her beloved family and many great friends.’”
together for dinner in Montreal in October.”
Submitted by Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65
Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65
KHC Class of 1968
“The KHC Class of 1965 lost our classmate,
“Friends from KHC Class of 1965 are a
Submitted by Kathy (Winser) Robertson, KHC’68
Jill Francis Bauch, on April 29, 2018 in
close-knit group. Margot (Grant) Kyle,
“Forty years on, when afar and asunder–well 51
Ottawa. We were so grateful that she was
and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,
now! How can that be, we just graduated!
part of our mini class reunion in Maine
and I all sing in the same choir, the
Yes, the proverbial question: where do the
in September 2017. She was a loving and
McGill Choral Society. We see each other
years go?! Sadly, our class did not have a 50th
enthusiastic participant in everything to do
often, and others in the area, like Susan
reunion. We are spread from the west to
with our class.
“Sue” (McCain) Armour, in Tremblant,
the east coast of both Canada and the U.S.,
I am still painting. I had a show in
Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65
Jill worked with the privacy department
Jeannie (Walbridge) Blevins, Lee (Ellson)
and from South America, to New Zealand,
with the Federal Government of Canada.
Moreland, and Shirley (Allan) Brown. We
to Europe, thus a decision on a convenient
She was a loyal, hardworking employee who
are all busier than ever. At Thanksgiving, I
place and date was next to impossible. I
was much loved and appreciated by her
visited Gillian “Jill” Stainforth in Victoria,
18 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
actually think our 20th reunion in 1988 did us in! The year was not totally overlooked as a few of us had the pleasure of a rendezvous in January in Toronto. Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey hosted a lovely dinner for Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred, Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard who flew in from Connecticut and me from Seattle. Sadly Jane (Aylward) Hamilton was absent as she was launching her new book. We had a lively evening full of stories that always seem to get better over the years! None of us have really changed except for a few extra laugh lines and the odd grey hair (more than a few for some)! In April, Nora (Cook) Harvey, visited
Clockwise from above: Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, Margot Mary (Grant)
Seattle. We had the most enjoyable day
Kyle, and Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, all of the Class of 1965, got together for dinner in Montreal
reminiscing and catching up. She is the same
in October; Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred, Kathy (Winser) Robertson, Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard,
energetic Cookie going a hundred miles an
and Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey, all of the Class of 1968, reunited in Toronto in January
hour! We still would be chitchatting if she
2018; Kathy (Winser) Robertson and Nora (Cook) Harvey, both of the Class of 1968, caught
had not had to catch a flight!
up in Seattle in April 2018.
A few tidbits from the class: • Jane (Aylward) Hamilton is busy giving talks to groups about her book Finding John Rae (Ronsdale Press, 2017) because public interest in the Canadian Arctic remains strong. She reports that she is also in the process of launching a ‘Georgian Bay Storytelling Festival’ based on the successful model developed in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. • Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred retired from the hectic pace of TV documentaries but is always looking for her next adventure– grass will never grow under her feet! • Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard retired but is always busy in some public-spirited mission which often interferes with her travel plans. • Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey is retired and is becoming quite the bridge maven. • Nora (Cook) Harvey is a retired RN but has continued working part-time. • Kathy (Winser) Robertson is a retired
• Victoria (Buchanan) Thorburn is living in the UK but she still visits North Hatley
One fact for certain is ‘our strong bond will endure.’”
every summer. • Margot (Griffin) Jones is living in the
Nora (Cook) Harvey, KHC’68
UK and loving being a grandma and
“I have lived in Tennessee, 60 miles from
travelling.
Nashville, for the past 48 years. I am married
I have been in touch with others over the
and have two children. My daughter has her
years but don’t have any updates. I’m hoping
doctorate in nursing and works at Vanderbilt
they (you know who you are!) will get in
University Medical Center in Nashville. She
touch before our 55th or 60th reunions!
has a daughter named Claire. My son, Sam,
When asked ‘what are you most
is a farmer. He raises grass-fed, organic beef,
RN, busy volunteering, hoping to travel
grateful for from your years at King’s Hall,
chicken, and pigs for the ‘farm-to-table’
more, and loving being a grandma. Life is
Compton?’ my response is always the same:
market. He is married and has two young
good.
the friendships. We move in and out of each
children. I am a very lucky ‘Mimi.’ My
• Kathy (Harpur) Seaward is living in New
other’s lives BUT when we are together we
husband and I live on a very scenic 230-acre
Zealand and has retired from teaching.
just pick up where we last left off–there’s
farm. I will never forget the beauty of the
the odd tear but generally laughs abound.
Eastern Townships. We, as a small group of young women, had many, many memorable
Class Notes 19 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
Clockwise from above: Gay Merrill, BCS’76, Jane Henry, BCS’76, Bernice “Bernie” (Burnett) Bell, BCS’77, Frances Thomson, BCS’76, and Mary Murphy, BCS’75, had a mini-reunion in April 2018; Toni Cochand, Clare (Lewis) Lalonde, and Patricia “Trish” More, all of the Class of 1969, at the KHC Ladies Luncheon in Montreal; Sarrah, BCS’10, and Sammy, BCS’11, with their mom Tanis “Tany” Katherine (Ellson) Ewing, KHC’70, at the HITS Ocala Horse Show in March 2018.
times. I look forward to hearing other
Mary Murphy, BCS’75
until I realized I was doing way too much
classmates’ stories.”
“I am still living on the west coast and
so paired down and suspended my yoga-
looking forward to retirement from
teaching gigs—so much to do, so little time! I
Toni Cochand, KHC’69
government service in June 2022. In that
see Frances Thomson, BCS’76, on a regular
“Just a short note to say thank you for a
vein, I hung up my shingle and began a
basis and, as she is retired, I get to hear how
wonderful get-together with KHC girls of all
private practice part-time, continuing to
busy she is and how hard it can be getting
ages–our surprise scarves are fabulous!”
work therapeutically with adults, teenagers,
everything you want done in a day. I hear
couples, and families. The great news is I
retirement can be hard on people that way.
Tanis “Tany” Katherine (Ellson) Ewing,
now have a waiting list. I am on the list for
Gay Merrill, BCS’76, came to the lower
KHC’70
approved counsellors with the First Nations
mainland for a visit in April 2018 and a tiny
Tanis and daughters Sarrah, BCS’10, and
Health Authority and I have a contract with
BCS reunion occurred—a good time was had
Samantha “Sammy” Ewing, BCS’11,
an Irish agency funded by the Catholic
by all us introverts!!!”
attended HITS Ocala Horse Show in Ocala,
Church for victims of sexual abuse at the
Florida in March 2018 to watch the Great
hands of Irish priests. So, work-wise I am
American $1 Million Grand Prix.
kept very busy! I have completed a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course and was teaching
20
fare thee well bcs bulletin Fall 2019 Madge (Renouf) Martin, KHC’37
they moved their young family to Victoria
The family would like to thank the staff at
– June 22, 2018
where John took a position as a professor
Parkland at the Gardens and the nursing
Martin, Madge Renouf died peacefully on
at Royal Roads Military College. The family
staff at the Halifax Infirmary 7.2 for their
June 22, 2018, in her 100th year in her home
moved to Ottawa where Ruth became very
professional and compassionate care.
with family and friends close by. Predeceased
active in the University Women’s Club and
Donations in Betty’s memory may be made
by her daughter Susan Mulvey (Don) in
the Rideau Lawn Tennis Club.
to the Canadian Red Cross or a charity of
1985 and her husband of 65 years, Henry
She took inspiration from life and will
your choice.
Farquar Martin. She is survived by her sister
be remembered for her love of family, art,
Phyllis, and nieces and nephews. In her frail
opera, travel, tennis, and the stock market.
Judith “Judy” Anne (Baker) Arnold, KHC’44
elder years, she lived with courage, fierce
She loved to be with her family, visit Susan’s
March 13, 1927 – February 26, 2019
independence, and a sense of humour. She
farm, and, in her later years, enjoyed her
Wife of the late Arthur Lorne Arnold; loving
had loyal, comforting friends to the end.
friends at the New Edinburgh Square, dining
mother of Elizabeth Kozak (Brian), Anne
Madge was born in Grande-Rivière, Quebec,
at the local restaurants on Beechwood Ave.,
Arnold, John Arnold (Linda), David Arnold
was educated at King’s Hall, Compton,
and strolling along the river with Nancy.
(Judy), Michael Arnold, and Peter Arnold
and married and lived in Saguenay Valley
(Morgan); grandmother of Jenn (Jay), Mike,
(Chicoutimi) with Henry after his return
Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie (Shuter) Oland,
Akira, Kenji, Lisa, Jenny, Andrea, Danny,
from the war. Madge loved the Quebec
KHC’40
Richard Bradj, John Kenneth, Christopher,
culture. After retirement, they moved
– February 4, 2019
Brian, Alexandra, Gwendal, Meagan, and
to Peterborough where they made their
It is with great sadness that the family of
Brendan; and very proud great-grandmother
home for 40 years making many friends
Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie Oland of Halifax
of Winter and William Turcot-Kozak. A
through Newcomers Canada. They enjoyed
announce her passing on Monday, February
graduate of Bishop’s University, B.A. English,
bridge, entertaining, and travelling. Sincere
4, 2019, in the Halifax Infirmary-QEII, at the
1947, where she was known as the strawberry
gratitude to Dr. Archibald, Dr. Parks, and the
age of 96. Born in Montreal, she was the
blonde who slipped in a few minutes late
whole health care team of Saint Elizabeth
daughter of the late John George Ramsay
for assembly the other morning ... and
and ParaMed for their compassion, support,
Shuter and Marjorie Heney. Betty grew up
more notably her prior years at King’s Hall,
and expertise. No service by request. Au
in Montreal and was educated at The Study
Compton, where she spent her mornings in
revoir, ma tante. Dors bien.
and Kings Hall, Compton. During the Second
the bath and disciplinary measures instilled
World War, she joined the Canadian Red
by “Gilly” of copying out the World Book
Ruth Olivet (Harris) Keys, KHC’39
Cross Corps Transport Division and served
she thoroughly enjoyed. After Bishop’s Judy
December 9, 1920 – February 7, 2018
overseas with the Canadian and British Red
attended Vesper George School of Art, Boston
Peacefully in her sleep, and with her family
Cross. She was a long-time member of the
and later MacDonald College Farm, McGill.
around her, our dear Mum and Nanny passed
Junior League of Halifax and a volunteer
After years of academia, Judy returned
away at home at age 97. She was predeceased
for many years with the Heart and Stroke
home to marry Lorne and got her wish of
since 2004 by her loving husband John.
Foundation of Nova Scotia. Betty was an avid
having a backyard full of kids. She will be
She is survived by two children, Susan
skier, having learned in the Laurentians in
remembered for her in-depth knowledge
Otto (Terry) and David Keys (Mary), two
her youth. She loved being with friends and
and appreciation for music, art, and gardens.
granddaughters, Christina (Kelsey Wagner)
spending time with her husband and family
Her relationship with time would never be
and Alexandra (Shawn McCallum), two great-
at their farm in Annapolis Valley. She was
conquered, and lucky for us making dinner
grandsons, Louis and Bennett, and Nancy
an amazing mum, loved her children and
was Dad’s domain. Our heartfelt appreciation
Maitland, the family’s life-long closest friend.
her grandchildren, and delighted in her
for the exceptional love and care our Mum
She leaves her brother Rupert Harris and his
great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased
received from everyone at Grace Village, and
wife, Gwen (Marler), of Montreal and their
by her husband, Don James Oland; brother,
for the warmth and kindness of Frank and
family.
John Charles Hosmer Shuter; and son-in-law,
Penny at Cass Funeral Home.
Ruth grew up in Montreal where she
Donald Gordon Paterson. She is survived
graduated from McGill University in 1943.
by her children: Jennifer Paterson, Chester;
She and John were married in 1945 after John
James Oland (Cathy), Halifax; and Brenda
served in the Royal Canadian Navy. After
Huntley (Sandy), Halifax; as well as nine
John completed his Ph.D. at McGill in 1951,
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Fare Thee Well 21 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” Angus, KHC’46
Members for The St. John’s Board of Trade.
then, because she goes away, a long goodbye.
August 5, 1929 – May 30, 2018
Special thanks to Jim and Margret Bruce, and
Tell me how do all the others do it? There’s
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” died peacefully on May
Jo Anne Peraz for their care and support over
so much time between now and then. How
30, 2018 at Chateau Westmount. Predeceased
the years. Appreciation is extended as well to
do we get through it? It’s a long goodbye.”
by her mother, Isabella Eleanora Cantlie, and
the Community Care Nurses and Dr. Andrew
Devoted wife to the late John Burleton,
her father, Richard Forrest Angus. Survived
Hutton. In lieu of flowers, donations in her
and sister to Ian Taylor, Toni is lovingly
by her sister, Beatrice Mary Angus Eastcott,
memory may be made to a charity of one’s
remembered by her children Stephen
KHC’43 (Peter), and her brothers, Col.
choice. To send a message of condolence,
(Heather), Derek (Isabelle), and Margot,
Stephen Frederick Angus, BCS’51 (Pamela)
please visit www.carnells.com.
as well as her grandchildren Brendan,
and John Forrest Angus (Toni), as well as
Jeremy, Mathieu, and Olivia. The family
many nieces and nephews. Her family and
Sonia Elizabeth “Toni” (Taylor) Burleton,
wishes to give special thanks to Roz, Maria,
friends will miss her greatly.
KHC’57
and the rest of the remarkable staff at 147
– November 2, 2018
Elder for their dedicated care and support
Girls, King’s Hall, Compton, and McGill
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts
over the past three years. For those who
University, where she received both a
that we announce the passing of Toni on
wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science.
Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 79.
of Canada in Toni’s name will be directed
After obtaining her degrees, she lived in
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, she
towards Alzheimer’s research. Friends may
England and then returned to work in
died peacefully with her family by her side.
visit Toni’s online ‘Book of Memories’ at
the Department of Pathology, Pathology
Toni was passionate about many things,
www.turnerporter.ca
Institute at McGill University with Dr. W.M.
including golf, tennis, long walks in the
Thurlbeck.
country, wine, animals, and music. She was
Susan Constance (Harshaw) Simpson,
Elspeth attended The Study School for
an active participant in her church as well
KHC’59
had many achievements in her lifetime,
as with multiple charitable causes. With her
March 30, 1942 – May 7, 2019
including being instrumental in preserving
husband John and the kids in tow, Toni spent
Peacefully and surrounded by her loving
the mission of the Royal Victoria Hospital
much of her time moving around Canada
family. Predeceased by her sister, Judith
property and providing leadership in
including Senneville, Quebec, Thunder Bay,
Rowlands (Allan), Susan is survived and will
archival work at the Church of St. Andrew
Ontario, Rothesay, New Brunswick, Calgary,
be dearly missed by her loving husband and
and St. Paul. She was the impetus behind
Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and
best friend, Jim, who she was married to
the exhibit ‘War Flowers—a touring art
Oakville, Ontario before finally settling in
for 48 years. She also leaves her son, John
exhibition,’ which is on an international and
Creemore, Ontario. Toni always created
(Cleo Kirkland), and their sons, Sam and
pan-Canadian tour. A memorial service will
warm, loving homes for the family and made
Nigel; her stepson, Stephen (Nico Stagias);
be held in the fall in Montreal.
many friends along the way. Throughout her
her stepdaughter, Sandy (David Poulson),
life, she held a special place in her heart for
and their children, Andy, Charlie, Emily,
Knowlton, Quebec where she grew up.
and Elspeth; her nephews, Bill Rowlands
Elspeth was the family historian and
Joan Graham (Parsons) Parker, KHC’53 August 20, 1935 – January 21, 2019
As a family, we struggled with the
and Ian Rowlands; and her niece, Martha
Joan passed away peacefully, surrounded
Alzheimer’s that took over Toni’s life. We
Prentice. Born in Montreal, Susan attended
by family at the Miller Centre Palliative
would like to share a poem that portrays our
Miss Edgars, King’s Hall, Compton, and
Care Unit. Predeceased by her first husband
feelings over the last several years: It’s A Long
McGill University before moving to Toronto,
Andrew C. Crosbie, husband John R.
Goodbye by Anonymous.
where she taught school and was Director
Parker, her sister Cynthia Landrigan,
“She’s leaving me, little by little, I wish
of Recreation at the Hospital for Sick
and parents Bernard and Grace Parsons.
she wouldn’t go. I will be there as long as
Children. She then married Jim and together
Leaving to cherish wonderful memories are
she needs me. How do I let her know? I’d like
with their young family, they moved to
her children Alexander (Beverley Dawe),
to hold on to the memories, I’d also like to
Birmingham, Michigan, and London,
Robert (Elizabeth Torraville), Timothy
share. But she’s further away, getting further
England before returning to Toronto where
(Sherrie Myers), Cynthia (John Allan), and
away. And yet, she’s always there. It’s a long
she began a successful career in real estate.
grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Laura,
goodbye, and yet I believe that she can sense
Susan spent her happiest years with Jim,
Shauna, Alyssa, JP, Katherine, and Alex, as
us. So much time between now and then,
travelling the world, spending weekends in
well as great-grandchild Benjamin. Joan was
when it’s time against us. There are times
Creemore, skiing at Devil’s Glen, golfing at
very involved in the community. She was
she almost seems like herself. Sometimes
Mad River, playing tennis and bridge at the
the first President of the St. Clare’s Mercy
it’s just a phase. A part of the person I once
B&R, and enjoying good times with her many
Hospital Auxiliary in 1967. She was also
knew, and sometimes just a trace. It’s a long
dear friends. She will be remembered by all
involved in organizing Curling Events in the
goodbye and still I don’t know just what to
for her courage, determination, wisdom,
1970s and was one of the first female Board
say. There’s so much time between now and
optimism, honesty, and loyalty. The family
22 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019
thanks Dr. Neesha Dhani, Dr. Marcus Butler,
the Healthy Cities program in Westmount,
life expectancy odds she was given. She
and all the staff at Princess Margaret Hospital
promoting composting and environmentally
developed a great rapport with the incredible
for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers,
sound practices for healthy living. Jenny
team at the Jewish General Hospital, and
please consider a donation to Princess
was also Vice President and Treasurer of
would often make the doctors and medical
Margaret Hospital or to Ovarian Cancer
L’association pour l’amélioration du Lac Manitou.
staff laugh.
Canada.
Jenny loved Manitou and kept a beautiful garden at her cottage.
Charlotte (Stevens) MacLaurin, KHC’60
Jennifer was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to John Kenneth Gordon and Ruth
With a keen intellect and a believer in
Hearn Maclean. She grew up on the Apex
March 20, 1943 – April 4, 2017
life-long learning, Jenny shared her interest
oil fields near Fyzabad, where her father
Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep
in world affairs and history by leading classes
worked. This wild area of Trinidad was made
after so many years of living gracefully and
at the Thomas More Institute. She enjoyed
up of forests, swamps, and pitch lakes, and
stoically with dementia. Charlotte is survived
the Economist and made sure she read the
this geography would later influence much
by her husband of 48 years, Peter MacLaurin,
latest issue before anyone else got to it. She
of her art. She attended Codrington High
her daughters, Jennifer (MacLaurin) Smith,
will be missed by all who came into her life.
School in Barbados, and came to Quebec
Martha MacLaurin-Wood and her husband
In lieu of donations, Jenny would love to see
for grade 11 at King’s Hall, Compton, in
Anthony Wood, son Tim Chen, and their
everyone take better care of the Earth (Gaia).
the Eastern Townships, where she excelled
families. The McDougall, Ritchie, Smith,
in art, languages, acting, and music. She
Fisher, Wood, and Stevens families are
Dr. Frances (Erlich) Budden, KHC’63
studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison University
grateful for Charlotte’s devotion to family
September 20, 1945 – January 1, 2019
in Sackville, New Brunswick, from 1970
and her extraordinary ability to unify such
Budden, Dr. Frances (Erlich) peacefully on
- 1974, and spent her summers working
a large extended family. Donations can be
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home.
in Lake Louise, Alberta. She graduated in
made to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Beloved wife of Jeffrey Erlich, loving
painting and printmaking, and, keen to
Foundation Charlotte MacLaurin Memorial
mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Dr.
master silkscreen printing, she joined Open
Bursary. Contributions are accepted in
Menachem Davis, cherished grandmother
Studio in Toronto, paying bills by dashing
Charlotte’s name at Le Residence Lachute,
of Ahuva, Hillel, and Erez, and dear sister of
around the city on her bicycle, picking
377, rue Principale, Lachute, QC J8H 1Y1,
John Budden.
up contracts editing, proofreading, and
where she received loving and skillful care
teaching.
for over six years. If you remember her, she
Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65
will be with you, always.
– April 29, 2018
graduate school, working on conceptual
Jennifer moved to Montreal in 1977 for
Jill Bauch passed away peacefully in her
and feminist issues through performance
Jennifer “Jenny” Patton, KHC’60
home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Jill is
and multimedia, while exploring a sense of
September 5, 1943 - August 28, 2018
survived by her two daughters, Jessica Bauch
place through photography and painting. In
Jennifer Patton, businesswoman, intellectual,
(Jeff Ford) and Nikki Rubino (Scott Rubino),
1979, with her Masters in hand and her new
and environmentalist, died on August 28,
and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily
Canadian citizenship, she began her teaching
aged 74. An amazing woman who was loving
Rubino, and Mia Rubino. She will be dearly
career at Concordia University and joined the
and generous with those who came into her
missed by her siblings Lynne Danyo, Dilys
dynamic art scene in Montreal.
life, Jenny leaves behind her partner, Muriel,
Barton, and John Francis, along with many
her son Boyd (Sandra), her daughter Zeph,
other friends and family. Jill was small in
senior art student at Concordia. His kind,
her grandson Weizhi, and Brett, Muriel’s
stature but a person of substance. To know
shy demeanour and wacky sweaters won
son. She is also survived by her twin brother
her once was to make a friend for life. Her
her over. They married at her parents’ house
John (Dinah); and her sisters Kathleen and
absence from this existence is a great loss to
in Invermere, British Columbia in 1986,
Rosemary, along with many nephews and
her beloved family and many great friends.
and had a daughter Isobel in 1991, the year
nieces.
In 1981 she met Paul Smith, who was a
Jennifer started her position as Professor at Jennifer Ruth Gordon, KHC’70
the University of Lethbridge, Alberta. Her
a lumber company in Montreal for almost
December 8, 1952 – September 26, 2018
artist book Choosing the Dots - Avoiding the
two decades, during a time when women
Jennifer passed away peacefully at home in
Holes, followed by a large solo exhibition
entrepreneurs were rare in traditionally
Montreal with her husband and daughter
The Sky is Falling, caught gallery owner Leo
male-dominated sectors. After retiring from
at her side. Jennifer was diagnosed with
Kamen’s attention, and Jennifer would go on
being a lumber merchant, Jenny engaged
aggressive breast cancer in January 2017,
to exhibit regularly at his Toronto gallery.
in many environmental and social causes.
which metastasized to her liver. With her
Numerous artworks of hers are found in
She was awarded the Sovereigns Medal for
characteristic strength and positivity, she
public collections across the country. In
Volunteers in 2016. Jenny was Vice President
maintained an optimistic outlook from the
2002, she put teaching aside for full-time
of the Montreal YWCA. She was active in
beginning of her diagnosis, and defied the
artmaking and a move back to Montreal.
Jenny owned and operated E.J. Maxwell,
Fare Thee Well 23 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter
Jennifer was a loving and supportive partner and mother, who took great interest in the lives of those she loved. She was incredibly encouraging and caring, and invested much of her time in helping others. She remained dedicated to her parents, who she dearly loved, and was faithful to all the great friends she made over the years. Her West-Indian wit filled her life and those around her with humour, teasing, and much laughter. She will be greatly missed by her husband Paul, her beloved daughter Isobel and partner Kevin, her brother Robert and wife Linda, and all her wonderful family and friends. Her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her. A memorial fund has been set-up in Jennifer’s name for cancer research at the Jewish General hospital for anyone wishing to donate: jghfoundation.org or 514.340.8251.
How to contact us: alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com
819.566.0227 x253
1.877.570.7542 (toll-free)
Honouring your stories to build a stronger future You can help us preserve the KHC legacy for future generations King’s Hall, Compton was more than a
But we can’t do it alone! We would love
school. It was a community of caring
to hear your stories about your time at
teachers, dedicated staff, and inquisitive
KHC and learn about the memories you
students who built its rich history. Today,
hold dear. Whether it’s a story about order
the legacy of that history lives on at
marks, French class with Mlle Cailteux,
Bishop’s College School.
or the infamous ‘croc walks,’ we want
As part of a new initiative in our Alumni
to hear it all. To find out how you can
Office, we want to celebrate the stories of
share your story with us, please email
our alumni, starting with our KHC girls, in an
alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com or call
ongoing effort to build the body of archival
819.566.0227 x253.
materials about life at KHC and BCS.
Photos and stories from King’s Hall, Compton will serve as an important reminder of our school’s history.
80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z8 CANADA